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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIMDXMDX
TrimRTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $47,440 $53,230
Base Invoice $33,207 $44,130 $49,506
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
AWD   2,000 2,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
AWD   1,857 1,857
Options (change) 1,500 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 1,440 1,857 1,857
Destination 770 940 940
Total Price $36,860 $50,380 $56,170
Total Invoice $35,417 $46,927 $52,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,974
Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIMDXMDX
TrimRTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,860$50,380$56,170
Adjustments for Features0-8,090-11,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$42,290$44,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,515
Total Invoice$35,417$46,927$52,303
Adjustments for Features0-7,536-10,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$39,391$41,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,329

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIMDXMDX
TrimRTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Display key  $50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,390$12,480$15,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,090$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,536-10,583

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length165.4 in193.6 in
Width70.3 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.038.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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